Branch Manager - Geebung

Lawrence & Hanson; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No weekend work

Training & development

Inclusive culture

Volunteer day

Profit share

Employee discounts

Work across Australia

Sustainability focus

Job summary

Lawrence & Hanson in Brisbane is seeking a commercially minded Branch Manager to lead a busy electrical wholesale branch. You will drive sales growth, deliver outstanding service and foster a positive team culture.

You will manage branch operations, build trusted relationships with contractors and trades, coach staff, and work with suppliers to ensure customers access to the right products and expert advice.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical wholesale, trade sales, or branch management.
• Strong knowledge of trade customers, service and product recommendations.
• Commercial, self-driven leader capable of managing sales and P&L.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a high-performing team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a branch business plan to drive sales and growth.
• Oversee branch operations, inventory, service standards, safety and P&L.
• Grow the customer base through proactive trade sales and counter service.
• Lead, coach and motivate staff to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Partner with suppliers to ensure access to the right products and advice.

Skills

Leadership

Branch operations

Trade sales

Customer service

Coaching

Relationship building

Job description

About the role

This is a great opportunity for a commercially minded leader who understands trade customers, branch operations and the importance of building trusted local relationships. As Branch Manager, you will lead the branch to deliver strong sales growth, outstanding customer service and a positive team culture.

• Lead and manage a busy electrical wholesale branch with a focus on profitability, service and growth
• Use your trade sales, wholesale or branch experience to identify and convert new business opportunities
• Build strong relationships with contractors, trades, suppliers and local customers
• Coach and develop a capable branch team to deliver a great customer experience every day

What you would do in this role

• Develop and implement a branch business plan to drive sales, margin and sustainable growth
• Manage branch operations, including inventory, service standards, safety, compliance and P&L accountability
• Grow the customer base through proactive trade sales, account management and excellent counter service
• Lead, coach and motivate branch staff to create a strong, supportive and performance-focused culture
• Partner with suppliers to ensure customers have access to the right products, advice and solutions

How can I tell if this is for me?

• You have experience in electrical wholesale, trade sales, industrial supply, sales management or a similar customer-facing sales environment
• You understand trade customers and know how to build trust through service, reliability and product knowledge
• You are commercially focused, self-driven and confident managing sales, operations and branch performance
• You are a natural people leader who enjoys coaching, developing and bringing out the best in a team
• Electrical product knowledge will be highly regarded, but strong trade sales or wholesale experience is also valued

Why You’ll Love Working With Us

• No weekend workenjoy your time off with family and friends
• Training & developmentthroughinternal programs, accredited programs, and career pathways
• Inclusive culturewhereeveryone is welcome
• Paid volunteer dayeachyear to support a cause you care about
• Profit share programearnmore when the team succeeds
• Employee discountsonour products and with major retailers on fuel, movie tickets, and more
• Opportunities to work around Australia Looking for a sea/tree change, we have over 160 branches across Australia.
• Sustainability focushelpus build a better future

Who We Are

Lawrence & Hanson is Australia’s most trusted electrical wholesaler — and we’ve been powering homes, businesses, and major projects since 1886. With 150+ branches nationwide and the strength of the global Sonepar network behind us, we’re all about sustainability, fostering inclusivity, supporting our communities, innovation, teamwork and getting things done.

Lawrence & Hanson is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace environment; we encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders and communities including our First Nations People.